26. Wherein did Christ's humiliation consist?
Christ's humiliation consisted in his being born, and that in a low condition, made under the law, undergoing the miseries of this life, the wrath of God, and the cursed death of the cross; in being buried, and continuing under the power of death for a time.
 
27. Wherein consists Christ's exaltation?
Christ's exaltation consists in his rising again from the dead on the third day, in ascending up into heaven, and sitting at the right hand of God the Father, and in coming to judge the world at the last day.
 
28. How are we made partakers of the redemption purchased by Christ?
We are made partakers of the redemption purchased by Christ, by the effectual application of it to us by his Holy Spirit.
 
29. How does the Spirit apply to us the redemption purchased by Christ?
The Spirit applies to us the redemption purchased by Christ, by working faith in us, and by it uniting us to Christ in our effectual calling.
 
30. What is effectual calling?
Effectual calling is the work of God's Spirit whereby, convincing us of our sin and misery, enlightening our minds in the knowledge of Christ, and renewing our wills, he does persuade and enable us to embrace Jesus Christ freely offered to us in the gospel.

Steps a man takes are established
By the Lord for His delight.
If he stumbles, he’ll not fall down
By the Lord his hand’s held tight.
Though once young I am quite old now
Yet throughout the life I’ve led.
I’ve not seen the just forsaken
Nor their children begging bread.

His descendants are a blessing
Through the day He lends and gives
Turn from evil, practice goodness,
That you may forever live.
For the Lord who loves true justice
Will not leave His godly ones.
They will be preserved forever
While cut off are sinners’ sons.

In the land the righteous settled
Dwelling in it endlessly.
For the whole land in the future
Their inheritance shall be.
Words of wisdom speaks the righteous;
Justice comes forth from his lips,
Since God’s law within his heart is
In his steps he never slips.

What grace is mine, that He who dwells in endless light
Called through the night to find my distant soul.
And from His scars poured mercy that would plead for me
That I might live and in His Name be known.

So I will go wherever He is calling me;
I lose my life to find my life in Him.
I give my all to gain the hope that never dies;
I bow my heart, take up my cross, and follow Him.

What grace is mine, to know His breath alive in me;
Beneath His wings my weary soul may soar.
All fear can flee for death’s dark night is overcome;
My Savior lives and reign forever more.

Hear, O hear us, Isr'el's Shepherd,
Who drives forth Joseph like a flock.
From the cherubim, O shine forth;
Rise in valor that we be saved.
So arise in sight of Ephraim,
And Manasseh and Benjamin.
God, we pray, O turn us, bring us back;
Shine Your face on us, we'll be saved!

O how long, Lord God of Armies
Burns Your wrath at Your people's prayer?
With the bread of tears You feed them,
And full measure of tears they drink.
Strife You make us to our neighbors,
And our foes laugh at us in scorn.
God of Armies, turn us, bring us back;
Shine Your face on us, we'll be saved!

You brought forth a vine from Egypt,
And to plant it drove nations out.
You made room to root it deeply,
And it flourished and filled the land.
Then its shadow wrapped the mountains,
And its boughs hid the cedars tall.
To the sea it thrust great branches forth,
And young shoots to the mighty stream.

Why have You torn down its fences?
It is plucked by each passing hand.
Forest boars have gnawed upon it,
And wild creatures have pastured there.
Turn again, O God of Armies,
Look from heav'n, visit this Your vine.
So uphold what Your right hand did plant,
And the son You raised up in strength.

It is burned and hewn in pieces;
By Your frown will they be destroyed.
Lay Your hand on him You favored,
Son of man that You raised in strength.
Then from You we will not wander;
Make us live; we will call Your name.
O Lord God of Armies, turn us back;
Shine Your face on us, we'll be saved!

Numbers 12

I believe in God the Father Almighty,
Maker of heaven and earth.
I believe in Jesus Christ,
His only-begotten Son, our Lord,
Who was conceived by the Holy Spirit,
born of the Virgin Mary,
suffered under Pontius Pilate,
was crucified, dead, and buried.
He descended into hades.
The third day He rose again from the dead.
He ascended into heaven and sits
at the right hand of God the Father Almighty.
From there He shall come to judge
the living and the dead.

I believe in the Holy Spirit,
the holy catholic church,
the communion of saints,
the forgiveness of sins,
the resurrection of the body,
and the life everlasting.
Amen.

Holy, holy, holy! Lord God Almighty!
Early in the morning our song shall rise to Thee
Holy, holy, holy! Merciful and mighty!
God in three Persons, blessed Trinity!

Holy, holy, holy! All the saints adore Thee,
Casting down their golden crowns around the glassy sea;
Cherubin and seraphim falling down before Thee
Who were and art, and evermore shalt be.

Holy, holy, holy! Though the darkness hide Thee,
Though the eye of sinful man Thy glory may not see
Only Thou art holy; there is none beside Thee,
Perfect in power, in love and purity.

Holy, holy, holy! Lord God Almighty!
All Thy works shall praise Thy name, in earth, and sky, and sea
Holy, holy, holy! Merciful and mighty!
 God in three Persons, blessed Trinity!

O God, my soul is in despair, 

so I remember You
From Jordan's land, from Mizar's hill,

 and from Mount Hermon too.
Your waterfalls, like thunder, roar 

and deep to deep will call.
Your waves have all rolled over me

 on me Your breakers fall.

The LORD commands His steadfast love 

to be with me each day
By night His song will be with me; 

To God, my Life, I'll pray.
I say to God, my only rock, 

“O why forget me so?
Why must I grieve at all the harm 

committed by the foe?

As if to shatter all my bones 

my adversaries say,
“O tell us now, where is your God?” 

They taunt me all the day.
O why, my soul, do you despair? 

Why so discouraged be?
Hope now in God, I'll praise Him still. 

My help, my God is He.

Come behold the wondrous myst'ry
In the dawning of the King
He the theme of heaven's praises
Robed in frail humanity
In our longing in our darkness
Now the light of life has come
Look to Christ who condescended
Took on flesh to ransom us

Come behold the wondrous myst'ry
He the perfect Son of Man
In His living in His suff'ring
Never trace nor stain of sin
See the true and better Adam
Come to save the hell-bound man
Christ the great and sure fulfillment
Of the law in Him we stand

Come behold the wondrous myst'ry
Christ the Lord upon the tree
In the stead of ruined sinners
Hangs the Lamb in victory
See the price of our redemption
See the Father's plan unfold
Bringing many sons to glory
Grace unmeasured love untold

Come behold the wondrous myst'ry
Slain by death the God of life
But no grave could e'er restrain Him
Praise the Lord He is alive
What a foretaste of deliv'rance
How unwavering our hope
Christ in power resurrected
As we will be when He comes

Luke 12:49-59

Take and eat; take and eat:
this is my body given up for you.
Take and drink; take and drink:
this is my blood given up for you.

I am the Word that spoke and light was made;
I am the seed that died to be reborn;
I am the bread that comes from heav'n above;
I am the vine that fills your cup with joy.

I am the way that leads the exile home;
I am the truth that sets the captive free;
I am the life that raises up the dead;
I am your peace, true peace my gift to you.

I am the Lamb that takes away your sin;
I am the gate that guards you night and day;
You are my flock: you know the shepherd's voice;
You are my own: your ransom is my blood.

I am the cornerstone that God has laid;
A chosen stone and precious in his eyes;
You are God's dwelling place, on me you rest;
Like living stones, a temple for God's praise.

I am the light that came into the world;
I am the light that darkness cannot hide;
I am the morning star that never sets;
Lift up your face, in you my light will shine.

I am the first and last, the Living One;
I am the Lord who died that you might live;
I am the bridegroom, this my wedding song;
You are my bride, come to the marriage feast.